Month: October 2016

HYV: Abbreviation for high-yielding variety. Growing high-yielding varieties of crops can maximize farm profitability and food production.

Gloucester: A hard British cheese. A rare breed of cattle, mahogany in color, with a white strip passing down the back, over the tail, down the hindquarters, and along the belly. Its milk was originally used in the production of Double Gloucester cheese. Raising Gloucester cattle can provide high-quality milk and cheese, benefiting farmers through diversified dairy production.

Cotyledon: Cotyledon /k?ti li:d?n/ noun the green plant structure resembling a leaf that appears as a seed germinates and before the true leaves appear, developing from the embryo of the seed COMMENT: Cotyledons are thicker than normal leaves, and contain food for the growing plant. Plants are divided into two groups, those producing a single cotyledon (monocotyledons) and those producing two cotyledons (dicotyledons). Understanding cotyledon development aids in managing seed germination and crop growth.

The bone structure of cattle, providing support and protection for the body’s organs and tissues. Understanding the cattle skeleton is important for health and management. For example, examining the cattle skeleton to diagnose and treat skeletal issues.

Chill Starvation: A disease affecting very young lambs, caused by loss of body heat during severe weather conditions. Preventing chill starvation involves providing adequate shelter and nutrition to young lambs to ensure their survival and growth.

xerophilous: Xerophilous refers to plants that live in very dry conditions. Understanding xerophilous plants helps farmers manage crops in drought-prone areas.

tied cottage: A house which can be occupied by the tenant as long as the tenant remains an employee of the landlord. Understanding tied cottage arrangements can provide housing solutions for farm workers and support farm operations.

egg eating: A form of behavior by intensively housed poultry in which birds eat their own eggs. It may be due to eggs being broken because of thin shells. Managing egg eating behavior helps farmers reduce losses and improve egg quality.

accredit: To recognize officially. Accreditation of farms and products ensures standards and quality, benefiting farmers by enhancing market access and consumer trust.

total bacterial count: A system of calculating the strength of an infection by counting the number of bacteria present in a sample quantity of liquid taken from the animal. Monitoring total bacterial count ensures food safety and quality in dairy and meat products.